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Whoopi Goldberg 'not dead' amid wild fan theories about her 'View' absence
The "Sister Act" star's diagnosis comes as cases of the new COVID-19 variant, dubbed Pirola, sweep the nation.
The ‘Maskaholics’ are back, watch out, Joe and other commentary
“Unfazed by data, scientific research, or common sense, the maskaholics are back,” roars City Journal’s John Tierney. “In response to an uptick in Covid cases, they’ve begun reinstating mask mandates.”
COVID crook used $5M in loans to buy super-cars, go on lavish vacations
A California man who spent COVID-19 relief loans on a Ferrari, a Bentley and a Lamborghini was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison Friday.
Govs wrongly doled out billions for false COVID unemployment claims: watchdog
A "significant portion" of the $888 billion in state and federal payments could be "attributable to fraud," Department of Labor Inspector General Larry Turner said.
Experts slam potential LA County mask mandate over COVID fears
Some experts Friday slammed public-health officials in Los Angeles County for saying the county will likely reinstitute a local indoor-mask mandate thanks to COVID.
Woman blasts boyfriend as 'cheating b-----d' after he disappears
American Rachel Waters launched a desperate search for Paul Magee after he failed to return from a visit to Norfolk city, UK -- until she found out about his other...
Medical experts question VP Harris' use of Pfizer pill for COVID treatment
Pfizer's Paxlovid, the pill Harris used, is used to reduce severe symptoms among high-risk patients. Some medical experts questioned why it would be prescribed to her.
Snark attack: Psaki regrets flip remark that became Biden home test policy
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki admitted regret for a dismissive response she gave on sending at-home test kits to all Americans.
Thousands of federal inmates freed over COVID concerns don't have to return to prison, DOJ announces
Thousands of federal inmates will not have to return to prison when the health emergency ends. The coronavirus spread allowed many inmates to finish their sentence at home to avoid...
Alaska lawmaker banned from airline over mask mandate gets COVID-19
Senator Lora Reinbold, banned for not wearing a mask on Alaska Airlines, is under quarantine at her Alaska home after she tested positive for COVID-19.
Man who faked suicide to avoid jail in COVID-19 relief scheme sent to prison
A Massachusetts man who faked his own suicide to avoid being charged for defrauding the government out of $543,000 in COVID-19 relief loans was sentenced to nearly five behind bars.
Worker bilked city's COVID-19 hotel program for $400K: feds
A city call center worker allegedly turned the COVID-19 emergency hotel room program into a lucrative payday by illegally booking luxury rooms online for cut-rate prices to the tune of...
Broadway's biggest hits reopen to massive standing ovations and jubilation
A standing ovation played on Broadway's unofficial re-opening night, occasionally interrupted by a musical.
The week in whoppers: Biden's arrogance, Rolling Stone's fake news and more
Diary of disturbing disinformation and dangerous delusions: This statement: "The people . . . yelling that we're interfering with free enterprise by doing something about climate change. . . . ...
Parent calls cops after maskless students pulled from class at Long Island school
A Long Island parent called the cops after their child and five other middle school students were pulled out of class for not wearing masks, police said Friday.
New PBS series lifts the lid on the way we work -- and what could be coming next
A new three-part PBS docuseries airing Wednesday at 10 p.m., “Future of Work,” explores the neverending impact of automation threatening traditional manual jobs and redefining the American dream.
Texas schools drop ban on mask mandates amid court challenges
Texas school officials said they would not enforce Gov. Abbott’s mask ban, as the state's high court declined to block a restraining order against the mandate.
'I can’t watch them die like that': Alabama doc refuses to treat unvaccinated patients
Dr. Jason Valentine, who works in Mobile, Alabama, posted a photo of himself on Facebook next to a sign that said he won't see patients that aren't vaccinated against COVID-19.
San Francisco woman helps nearly 1,300 people get COVID vax
One courageous woman in San Francisco has personally helped vaccinate nearly 1,300 neighbors – and the ranks of her army of the jabbed grows daily.
Celebs descend on Martha's Vineyard for Obama's 'scaled back' bash
Stars such as John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, Dwayne Wade and Gabrielle Union arrived in Martha’s Vineyard to celebrate President Barack Obama’s 60th birthday party.